Removing and installing upper part of reservoir for window and headlight washer system — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010)

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• Depending on equipment fitted, there may be a requirement to release retainers for pipework blocking access to securing bolt (2).

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and disengage ignition key or start button by moving to position 0 (pre-detent).
2. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Removing and installing front bumper.
3. Remove front right wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
4. Remove right headlight .
5. Place lock carrier in service position General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier.

6. Unscrew fuel filter bracket and place filter to side with lines still connected.
7. Unclip all lines from upper part of reservoir (4).
8. Remove securing bolts (1), (2) and (3). [Note: Depending on equipment fitted, there may be a requirement to release retainers for pipework blocking access to securing bolt (2).]
9. Remove securing bolt (7) from wheel housing.
10. Pull upper part (4) of reservoir vertically upwards out of rubber grommet (6) of lower part (5) of reservoir.
11. Lift upper part of reservoir upwards out of vehicle.
12. Insert upper part (4) of reservoir vertically into rubber grommet (6) of lower part of reservoir, from above. [Note: Before installation, moisten both reservoir halves of the rubber grommets (6) with for example a rubber and plastic compatible lubricant (e.g. polyethylene glycol).Ensure when installing upper part of reservoir for window and headlight washer system that lines in the vicinity of the reservoir are not squashed and are clipper back into their original position on the reservoir.]
13. Tighten all threaded connections to specified torque .
14. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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